Passkeys are a safer alternative to the risky password habits that 49% of US adults have, according to a recent CNET survey.

2] Create a Microsoft Account in Windows 11 for a family member. In Windows 11, you can create separate child accounts. A child account helps family members stay connected digitally while ...

If you’re already in Windows 11 using a Microsoft account, you can switch to a local account at any point. Go to Settings and then Accounts. Select the setting for Your Info.

When I attempted to create a Microsoft account at the time of writing this story, I was still asked to set up a password. So while this passwordless experience hasn’t become the default yet, it ...

An email alias is an alternative address that you manage from your original account. Use these steps to get them to work on Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail.

Using a Microsoft account with Windows 11 is the best way to access all of its features, including Microsoft Copilot, OneDrive, and more. But some people just don’t want to use a Microsoft ...

These days, I'm very popular in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and even Albania. At least, that's what it looks like based on this list of recent attempts to sign in to my Microsoft ...

If you use a Microsoft account, you should enable two-step verification to add an extra layer of security, and here's how. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Unless your old email is a Gmail account and you subscribe to Microsoft 365 ($69.99 per year), you can't set up Outlook.com to pull in your old email. If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you ...

Occasionally, you may run into an issue trying to add a child's account to your Xbox. Given the complexity of Microsoft's permissions system, there might be several reasons behind the problem.